Muhammad vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Muhammad Rank #245

Brian Rank #301

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Muhammad or Brian more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Brian mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Muhammad and Brian boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.